Adamson University

College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering Department
Chemical Engineering Orientation

Final Course Requirements: “What Petroleum Engineers Do for a Living” with an Alumni of
the PetE Program of Adamson University. The selected alumni should be at least 1 year to 5
years graduate from the date of his/her graduation.
Objectives of the Interview:
• The current practice of the alumni.
• Experiences during his/her stay in the university
• Advice to the freshmen regarding the pursuit of petroleum engineering.
• Reflection regarding the interview

Instructions:
1) The freshmen student would be allowed to select the alumni he/she wishes to interview
(atleast one (1)).
2) The alumni should be a bone fide graduate of the petroleum engineering program of
Adamson University.
3) The interview is structured, and a preset questionnaire will be given during the conduct of
the interview.
4) The said interview can be done face-to-face or via zoom or google meet. The alumni can
be based in the Philippines or abroad during the time of the interview.
5) The transcript of the interview should be included in the submitted report.
6) The freshmen should include a photograph or a copy of the calling card (if any) as proof
of the said interview.
7) A fictitious interview will not be accepted and if found would be given a grade of 5.0 and
be filed with dishonesty.
8) Information: This is covered by the Data Protection Act. Any information will be for the
interview as a course requirement. The responses from the Assessment of the PEO and
SO will be used for CQI of the Petroleum Engineering Program ONLY.
9) Thank the alumni for allowing you to conduct the interview.
10) Submit a soft copy of the written report in pdf file in Blackboard Submission.
11) The deadline for the submission will be on _______________________.
Format of the Report:
I. Title Page
II. Background of the Alumni:
- Year Graduated
- Current Work/Position (if applicable) or Business
III. Preset Questionnaires: Guide questions for the Interview:
1. Why did you choose or prefer to pursue your BS in Petroleum Engineering Degree at
Adamson University? Do you have any reasons for doing so?
2. How long did it take to finish the course?
3. What are the memorable experiences you have had during your stay at the University?
4. What were your favorite subjects (courses)? Why?
5. What subjects do you consider hard or challenging the most?
6. Who were your favorite or least favorite faculty members while studying at Adamson?
7. Did you ever fail any courses/subjects? How did you handle it?
8. Are you active in any extracurricular activities such as joining student organizations (i.e
AUPESS or SPE)? Did this contribute to developing your personality or self-confidence?
9. After you graduated from Adamson, did you take the any Licensure Examination/
Technical Licensure Examination/Civil Service Examination/any Certification, or did
you choose to work or applied for a master’s degree? Kindly explain.
10. Can you talk about your current work? Is it related to Petroleum Engineering? Kindly
explain.
11. As a Vincentian Petroleum Engineer, what advice can you give to first-year students to
be inspired and finish the course?
IV: Reflection based on the Alumni Interview
V. Program Educational Objectives. Explain to the alumni what PEOs and SOs are and
provide the Self-Assessment Form.
VI. Tracer Study: Please request the alumni to participate in the Tracer Study found on the
Adamson University Website. Alumni Tracer link: https://bit.ly/AdUAlumniTracer
Also, please encourage them to join in our SPE ADU Alumni group page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/u32QrVMSfUwm96G8/
 ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM

PETROLEUM ENGINEERING ORIENTATION

“WHAT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS DO FOR A LIVING” – INTERVIEW WITH A
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING ALUMNI OF ADAMSON UNIVERSITY

SUBMITTED BY:
NAME OF STUDENT
STUDENT NO

SUBMITTED TO:

ENGR. JAYSON D. BINAY

PETE, PROGRAM COORDINATOR

DATE OF SUBMISSION:

MONTH, YEAR
I: BACKGROUND OF THE ALUMNI: - INCLUDE A SHORT INTRODUCTION THAT
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
-YEAR GRADUATED AT THE UNIVERSITY (AT LEAST ONE YEAR TO FIVE YEARS)
-CURRENT WORK (COMPANY/YEARS OF SERVICE) OR BUSINESS (YEARS
RUNNING)
-INCLUDE A COPY OF THEIR CALLING CARD (IF ANY)

II: PRESET QUESTIONNAIRES: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW:

1. Why did you choose or prefer to pursue your BS in Petroleum Engineering Degree at
Adamson University? Do you have any reasons for doing so?
2. How long did it take to finish the course?
3. What are the memorable experiences you have had during your stay at the University?
4. What were your favorite subjects (courses)? Why?
5. What subjects do you consider hard or challenging the most?
6. Who were your favorite or least favorite faculty members while studying at Adamson?
7. Did you ever fail any courses/subjects? How did you handle it?
8. Are you active in any extracurricular activities such as joining student organizations (i.e
AUPESS or SPE)? Did this contribute to developing your personality or self-confidence?
9. After you graduated from Adamson, did you take the any Licensure Examination/
Technical Licensure Examination/Civil Service Examination/any Certification, or did
you choose to work or applied for a master’s degree? Kindly explain.
10. Can you talk about your current work? Is it related to Petroleum Engineering? Kindly
explain.
11. As a Vincentian Petroleum Engineer, what advice can you give to first-year students to
be inspired and finish the course?
III: PHOTOGRAPH TOGETHER WITH THE INTERVIEWEE
IV: REFLECTION BASED ON THE ALUMNI INTERVIEW
V: Tracer Study: Please request the alumni to participate in the Tracer Study found on
the Adamson University Website. Alumni Tracer link: https://bit.ly/AdUAlumniTracer
Also, please encourage them to join in our SPE ADU Alumni group page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/u32QrVMSfUwm96G8/
VI: SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR PEOS AND STUDENT OUTCOME FORM
 SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR PEOS AND STUDENT OUTCOME FORM

Dear Alumni:
As part of the interview, we would like to ask you to participate in the assessment of the Program's
Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes. The information that will be collected would be
treated with strict confidentiality and would be used for the continuous quality improvement of the
Petroleum Engineering Program.
Thank you very much.
In St. Vincent,
Name of the student Engr. Jayson D. Binay
Student No Faculty-in-Charge – PetE Orientation

I. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to
achieve in their professional and career practice after graduation. Program educational objectives
are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies. Based on your experience as an alumnus
who is a graduate already, do you think the Petroleum Engineering Department has achieved its
PEOs? Please rate based using the scale below.
5-great extent 4-moderate 3 – little extent 2-very little 1-not at all
extent extent

Level of Attainment of
Program Educational Objectives
PEO

1 2 3 4 5
PEO 1: The graduates demonstrate competence through creativity,
lifelong learning, and leadership skills in their chosen career in Petroleum
Engineering.
PEO 2: The graduates demonstrate character through social responsibility,
integrity, and care for the environment as practicing professionals in
Petroleum Engineering.
PEO 3: The graduates demonstrate charity by contributing their expertise
in Petroleum Engineering to society as inspired by Vincent de Paul.
 II. Student Outcomes:
Student outcomes specify what students are expected to know and can do by the time of graduation.
These relate to the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that students acquire as they progress
through the program. Based on your experience as an alumnus do you think the Chemical
Engineering Program attained what is being described in each Student Outcome? Please rate based
using the scale below.
5-great extent 4-moderate 3 – little extent 2-very little 1-not at all
extent extent

Level of Attainment of
Student Outcomes Student

1 2 3 4 5
a. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex petroleum engineering problems

b. Conduct investigations of complex petroleum engineering problems

using research-based knowledge and research methods including
design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

c. Design solutions for complex petroleum engineering problems and

design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs
with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations.

d. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in

diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

e. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex

petroleum engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.

f. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and

responsibilities and norms of petroleum engineering practice.

g. Communicate effectively on complex petroleum engineering

activities with the engineering community and with society at large,
such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
 design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.

h. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of

professional petroleum engineering work in the solution of complex
petroleum engineering problems in societal and environmental
context.

i. Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context
of technological change.

j. Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess

societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional petroleum engineering
practice and solutions to complex petroleum engineering problems

k. Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and

modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and
modelling, to complex petroleum engineering problems with an
understanding of the limitations.

l. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering

management principles and economic decision-making and apply
these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

m. Ability to engage in community extension services as exemplified

by St. Vincent de Paul